How to Improve Balance and Stability as You Age
Strength Training Tips for Lifelong Movement By Maria Sollon, MS, CSCS, PES | Last updated: [11/10/2026] Balance is the foundation behind every movement you make. Your body relies on balance and stability to move with control, efficiency, and confidence through everyday actions like climbing stairs, reaching overhead, and carrying groceries. It allows you to organize […]
Why Women Should Prioritize Muscle Building
As a health and strength coach for over 30 years, there is one lesson I wish every woman understood: muscle is not just about looking toned. It is one of the greatest predictors of long-term health, independence, and vitality. The short answer: Women should prioritize muscle building because muscle supports a healthy metabolism, protects bone […]
Core Exercises for Better Posture: Total Gym Workout
By Maria Sollon, MS, CSCS, PES Posture reflects how your body is trained to support you. You see it in how you stand, move, and carry yourself throughout the day. Strong posture is built through strength, awareness, stability, and consistent movement. Your core plays an important role in supporting good posture. When your core muscles […]
How to Stretch Properly: A Step-by-Step Guide for the Total Gym
By JayDee Cutting III, MBA — Total Gym Master Trainer JayDee has taught stretch and mobility classes at Rancho La Puerta, one of the world’s original destination fitness spas, and has spent over a decade coaching Total Gym users on injury-free movement. Quick Answer: How to Stretch Properly To stretch properly, warm up first, then […]
How to Build Muscle at Home with Total Gym
you’re looking for how to build muscle at home, you don’t need a room full of weights or an expensive gym membership. With proper resistance training, consistent workouts, and a Total Gym, you can build lean muscle, increase strength, and improve your overall fitness from the comfort of your home. In this Total Gym workout, […]
How to Stay Motivated to Work Out at Home
When I coach clients on their wellness journey, movement is always part of the conversation. Nutrition and exercise go hand in hand. You cannot expect to achieve optimal health by focusing on food alone. The body was designed to move, and no amount of healthy eating can replace the benefits of daily physical activity. Staying […]
Low-Impact Strength Training for Weight Loss on Your Total Gym
Maria Sollon, MS, CSCS, PES The heat is on, and it is the perfect time to get your body moving into summer. When temperatures rise, your body is already under added stress. Heart rate climbs faster, dehydration sets in quicker, and fatigue can show up sooner than expected. This is where low-impact strength training becomes […]
How to Prevent Muscle Loss During Weight Loss
As a health and strength coach for over 30 years, this topic of muscle preservation during weight loss is very dear to my heart when working with people. Because over the decades, I have seen so many individuals put incredible effort into losing weight, only to feel disappointed with the outcome—not because they didn’t succeed […]
Summer Strength Training Plan for Beginners
The heat is on, and something about summer just flips a switch. You feel it, that extra spark of energy, the urge to move more, sweat a little, and feel strong in your own skin. You made the decision to get started and put your Total Gym to use. That first step matters. Now it […]
Athletic Pilates Workout: Upper Body Strength & Core Power
Part 2: Power & Grace Upper Body, Core & Athletic Strength Training on Total Gym Upper body strength is most effective when it works together with mobility, core control, and total-body coordination. This is Part 2 of the Athletic Pilates Series, designed to build strength through the integration of mobility, stability, and dynamic movement. The […]
Athletic Pilates Workout: Lean & Fierce Lower Body and Core Strength Training
Athletic Pilates: 2-Part Series – Part 1 Build Lower Body Strength, Core Stability, and Athletic Performance with Total Gym By Maria Sollon, MS, CSCS, PES If you train hard to play hard, adding an athletic Pilates workout to your fitness routine can elevate your performance in ways traditional strength training alone cannot. Athletic Pilates combines […]
7-Day Total Gym Abs Challenge for a Stronger Core
Strengthen Your Core in Just Minutes a Day Looking for an effective at-home core workout that fits into your busy schedule? This 7-Day Total Gym Abs Challenge is designed to strengthen your core, improve stability, and help you build consistency with quick daily workouts. Whether you are restarting your fitness routine or looking to add […]